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WU62 YBD

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,573 mi
Last recorded77,573 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 YBD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 77,573 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 72,157 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 68,968 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fog lamp intensity reduced

Offside Rear Lamp filled with water

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Oct 2024 68,968 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fog lamp intensity reduced

Offside Rear Lamp filled with water

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 64,752 miles

O/S/R lamp filled with water

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Oct 2023 64,684 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

O/S/R lamp filled with water

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2022 61,028 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Oct 2022 60,962 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Oct 2020 53,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 48,539 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 41,646 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 34,755 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 34,685 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,481 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 20,635 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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WU62 YBD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU62 YBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU62 YBD registered?

WU62 YBD is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is WU62 YBD safe to buy?

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